7th Jun, 2019 10:30

The Works of Art, Medals, Militaria & Furniture Auction

 
  Lot 899
 
Lot 899 - A WILLIAM IV MAHOGANY ESTATE CABINET
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A WILLIAM IV MAHOGANY ESTATE CABINET

WILLIAM IV MAHOGANY ESTATE CABINET,
the arched cornice with two panel doors below enclosing a fitted interior with lettered pigeon holes, the base cupboard with six specimen drawers containing pinned butterflies, beetles and others, with a series of deeper drawers below enclosed by two panel doors, on a box base, 147cm wide, 215cm high

 

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Sold for £400
Estimated at £200 - £400


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Condition Report

Signs of wear consistent with age, scratches and scuffs visible. Panels in doors appear to have shrunk and require some adjustment.

Display drawers in worn condition. Two display drawers lacking glass. Damage visible (cracking/smashed) to existing glass. Front of drawers damaged extensively to wood.

Wooden drawers open and close. Damage and wear visible to front of drawers and handles.

Pigeon hole have losses to borders (pictured)

Loss to front of cabinet

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